Jeri is indicted.Before she is arrested,she confesses to the crime in a conversation with Kelly,the arresting officer.Kelly then arrests Jeri and advises her of the right to counsel.Later,Jeri claims that her statement should be excluded as evidence from her trial.The statement will most likely be

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The statement should be excluded because it was elicited before Jeri was advised of her rights. This violates her Miranda rights, which require that a person be informed of their right to remain silent and their right to an attorney before any questioning begins. Even though Jeri confessed, her statement cannot be used as evidence against her because it was obtained in violation of her constitutional rights.

Jeri Is Indicted